SO GOOD. Incredible vibes and energy. This is an amazinggg spot in Brighton. As a table we ordered: - Tequeños - Yuca Frita - Arepa - Beef empanada & chicken empanada - I got a red sangria - My friend got a shrimp cocktail + a passion fruit Margarita No notes. All of it was 10/10. So so good. And it's an amazing environment if you're trying to catch any soccer game. Will be back!! read more

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Started off super strong, but unfortunately went downhill quickly. The atmosphere was great!! Nice music, good vibes, and a very friendly waiter at first. We ordered drinks and food, and the drinks came out quickly. However, we ended up waiting over an hour for our food, even though the restaurant wasn't busy at all (we were one of two other groups). To make things more frustrating, the tables who arrived after us were already being served. About 30 minutes after ordering food, our waiter came by and asked if we wanted anything else, and we said no, we were just waiting on our food. He said okay, but then didn't check on us again for another 30 minutes. When we finally asked about the delay, he responded, "that's why I asked you before," which felt dismissive and confusing, considering he was the one who forgot to put the order in. By the time the food arrived, it was actually really good, but the experience had already been overshadowed by the long wait and lack of communication. Really wanted to love this place. I would give them a second chance. read more

Peka Restaurant - Nachos - Latin American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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We enjoyed our food, my favorite was the guacamole with the yuca chips. The bean and cheese empanadas were good and the arepa was fine as well. The ceviche was nice and light. Outdoor seating area and friendly wait staff. read more

Peka has it all! Great food, friendly and efficient staff and a fun, welcoming vibe In a tasteful and colorful space. Most recently our group of 15 watched a World Cup match on June 14th on plenty of large screens. Everyone was extremely satisfied. On an crazy, busy & loud night, service could have come apart but our server, Ana had her "A" game and smile right to the end of the night. She even came through with a cake slice, sparklers and bubbles brought by a group of servers for my sister's birthday. The owner, Katiuska, worked side by side with her team, managing any little bump without missing a beat. Some of the yummy food we had: a variety empanadas, fish tacos, arepas, prime churrasco, yuca frita, ceviche, margaritas, wine spritzers. We have had a private party, several meals with family and friends and now this event which adds to our great satisfaction with Peka! Gracías, familia Ulloa read more

Peka Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Good service and ambience! Amazing tacos! didn't think I could have a such good tacos in Brighton, MA but I was wrong read more

Peka Restaurant - Fish Tacos (3 per order) Plantains Guacamole - Latin American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Peka is consistent with great food. I had the garlic shrimp, beef empanada, and whole snapper, all were absolutely astounding! The food was beautiful and worth the brag, the bathrooms were spotless and great for a mirror selfie, and the live music was amazing. We were with a large group celebrating a birthday, and overall, the atmosphere was full of good vibes and great energy. Our server was wonderful throughout the meal, but things fell apart a bit when it came time for the bill. She seemed confused and all over the place, which made things a little stressful and anxiety producing. Dear Peka, please invest in handhelds that let servers itemize by guest with an option to tap and pay. It's 2025, and that kind of upgrade would make a huge difference. My least favorite thing was the mocktail. It was flat and lifeless, which was disappointing given how incredible everything else was. Consider having a mixologist create some nonalcoholic drinks that are just as amazing as your food, because your dishes deserve beverages that match their level of excellence. read more

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We had our holiday Celebration at this amazing restaurant. We had an excellent time. Our server Sergio was very friendly and made sure our food was on time and our drinks were delicious. The ladies loved the sangrias, mojitos and many margaritas available. The cuisine was from all over Latin America. What a delight we tried everything. It was a Saturday. An amazing live band called primera clase Had everyone dancing. Salsa , merengue, cumbia and bachata. We had an incredible time. What a way to end the year. Thank you !!! #MAHispanicDental Association #MAHDA read more

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Over all it was pretty good food, very hospitable host. The steak was very tender and the guacamole was flavorful as well. The decorum was kind of dated. read more

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The ambiance was so fun and loud, has really awesome night life vibes. The service was a bit slow and my boyfriend's food came out a lot earlier than mine, however that it most likely due to it being Valentine's Day when we went. The food itself was some of the best Latin cuisine I've h ever had. Their birria and carnitas tacos are to die for!! read more

Peka Restaurant - Tres leches cake - Latin American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

The decor and seating was amazing with different rooms. Joanna was amazing, attentive, she knew the menu and made sure we were satisfied w our meals and drinks and that they were on point. They had live music after 8. The shrimp and tostones tapas was delicious, the charrasco steak was good i exchanged the rice for coconut rice which was the perfect choice. They surprised me with tres leches cake. My birthday experience was excellent and they had great spot for a photo op near the bathrooms and the other rooms also had wonderful art and color. I would definitely recommend for your next celebration! read more

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I have eaten at Peka once and gotten takeout twice. The food was great every time. We got the shrimp tacos. empanadas and the shrimp tostones and the ceviche all very good. The time we ate at the restaurant everyone was nice we had a great time. The have live music on Fridays and am planning to check out read more

Went here to celebrate my friend's birthday, and it was so much fun. They had a salsa band, and somehow my friend's father made his little dancing floor by the band, where there was no room., The place is fairly large with three rooms and it's a great place for birthday celebrations. The food is delicious. I had the ceviche and tacos and they were very very good. The owner Kat was super nice. She showed the entertainment room, which was a cute space for dancing and celebrations.. it seemed like it was well enough for the pop up place for people to come out and play. The sangria was good. Will be back here again. read more

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We came on a Friday and had a fantastic time here! Live music, tasty cocktails, and great food! My favorite tapas dish were the tequeños. I had never had these before. They look like mozzarella sticks. They're the most delicious puffed pastry rods filled with melted cheese, that you dip in this guava sauce. The other standout dish was the yellow ceviche. I had wanted to try a ceviche with leche de tigre for a long time, and this lived up to the hype! I think leche de tigre is the special Peruvian marinade for the ceviche, with certain flavor profiles. I also enjoyed the gaucho skirt steak. Love that it had sweet plantains and yucca. I was also really glad we got the shrimp, which was an awesome combo I wouldn't have thought of (putting saucy shrimp on top of tostones). The cool thing was that after enjoying a full meal and mezcal cocktails, the musician started playing dance music and a bunch of people got up to dance bachata and salsa. read more

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5/5 Peruvian ceviche - very refreshing 5/5 flank steak cooked medium rare w/ cheese, salsa, rice, and beans 3.5/5 red sangria, on the sweet side 3.2/5 yuca fritas, flavor is there but not a crispy consistency Came here with a friend on a Tuesday night to check it out and would recommend! It's a nice place to enjoy dinner with a good amount of space between tables inside. Additionally, on Fridays and Saturdays there is live music starting at 8p. Will have to come back to enjoy dinner with the performance! We both had a good experience dining there as our server was prompt at taking our order for drinks and entrees - no issues with ordering or service at all. Would highly recommend the Peruvian ceviche and the flank steak w/rice and beans. They were amazing! For parking, there's no lot, but you shouldn't have any issue find a spot. There's ample street parking along the side streets that's a short walk away. read more

Peka Restaurant - Red Sangria, Yucca Fries, Peruvian Ceviche - Latin American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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If you're looking for authentic Latin American cuisine, you won't want to skip out on Peka when you're in town. You walk into a beautifully decorated restaurant, with a welcoming ambience. Staff were attentive and the menu had a good selection. My friends and I all got something different but I have to say my flank steak with fried yuca, plantain and chorizo was an absolute flavor bomb and delicious! Their paella was also great, full of seafood and flavorful. We went on a Friday night and they had live music as well which was lovely. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Peka Restaurant - Flank steak with chorizo - Latin American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I love it, the decor is absolutely beautiful. Great place for a date. There is plenty of street parking with a 2-hour limit. The staff is amazing. The food is good. I had the fish tacos and briria (sp) tacos. The staff is so cool that they have a full bar. So this is a great place to chill. read more

Peka Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Beautiful space, good food. Wasn't crowded on the Sunday of a long weekend but maybe that's to be expected. We were a group of 4 and ordered the Peruvian Ceviche, Garlic Shrimp, a trio of mixed tacos (mahi mahi, birria, and shrimp), Flank steak, and Red Snapper- everything was on point. Service was great. No music or dancing on Sundays but it was also easier to have a conversation without having to compete with loud music that way. We ended with churros and vanilla ice cream, and coffee- perfect. read more

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The food here is amazing. They have a wide range of options and everything is executed perfectly. The cuisine is unique and there is nothing basic about it! The ambiance of the restaurant is perfect for friends and dates. I have been here twice and both times the service was excellent. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome! I have many food allergies and felt very comfortable that I was taken care of. I am gluten-free, dairy, free, and allergic to nuts. I am also very sensitive to food and can get quite sick after eating at a restaurant if it is not good quality. I have never felt sick after eating here, even after a couple drinks, I was OK! The food is very good quality. read more

Great food, Latin menu! The service was excellent, the ambiance very colorful nice decoration good place to have fun on weekends because they have live music after 8 pm! We ordered for food peka ceviche, red snapper, steak everything was really good! And drinks we took sangria and margaritas! read more

Peka Restaurant - Peka ceviche - Latin American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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There are so many great things to say about Peka, it's hard to know where to begin. The entire menu is inspired by fine Latin cuisine, so you will definitely get a little bit of that Venezuela, Peru, Mexico, Cuba, etc. feel throughout the options. They have your more basic items, like tacos and nachos, but also some more exotic items that are harder to find. There's a ton of flavor in everything. The Ahi Tuna Ceviche was exploding with what I think was vinegar and citrus, and just ignited my taste buds. The decor is very cool, and it's amazing to see what they did with this old Irish bar space. It definitely has a whole new vibe. It's dimly lit but has TVs and great music playing. Chef/Owner/Creator Pedro is an absolutely huge part of the environment here. He's making his way around from table to table, chatting with patrons and making recommendations. He saw the tacos on the table and immediately said "Do you like hot sauce?" and out comes some of his homemade hot sauce. It was awesome. I wish they bottled it. You need to ask for the hot sauce, it's got a really nice kick! The tacos come individually and I highly recommend the fish ones (mahi mahi). They came with pickled radish, guac and just loaded with ingredients. The shrimp dish reminded me of tapas I had in Granada, Spain. So good. The fresh grilled bread to dip in the sauce was to-die-for. I could have eaten 10 pieces of that bread. I regret not ordering the nachos, but I'll be back! I want to try so many things on the menu here. The reina pepiada caught my eye too, but I had just ordered so much already. Hoping to order more things I've never had before. The coconut flan was the best flan I've personally ever eaten. I highly recommend saving room for dessert. You won't be disappointed. If you get the opportunity to chat with Pedro, you will find out this isn't just a business for him, this is his personality. He lives and breathes the restaurant business. It is in his blood and you can tell he enjoys nothing more than making his patrons happy with his cuisine. Although Pedro isn't Italian, he feels like my Italian Uncle just making sure you eat enough and he'll have a drink with you too. Hospitality is his thing. There were points I forgot I was in a restaurant. It feels like you're at Pedro's house. You should most certainly try Peka. There's a parking lot across the street next the police station if you drive to it. read more

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Food and drinks were good! I got a parcha mojito and a tamarindo mojito. We got a few tapas Ceviche was so yummy-pupusas, and nachos. Tres leches for desert- all yummy. I went on a Saturday and heard the live band and then-after 10- it was dance time in the lounge! Music was fun Salsa, Merengue,Bachata, regaeton- was trying to leave at 11 but stayed u til 12:15 great food- great drinks- great dancing read more

It was more like a bar than a restaurant. Food quality was not up to other Peruvian restaurants for the price.

Went there in on a Saturday night. The live music, impromptu dancing and the overall ambience is fantastic. The staff are very attentive and helpful. The food is excellent. The ceviches are noteworthy and the cocktails are very well crafted. Excellent choice for someone looking for a Latin night out with a party ambience. read more

After being in the restaurant for 5 minutes, I was already making plans to come back. We went on a Saturday evening so they had live music and it was so entertaining. There was a little room for people to dance as they wait for their food or after. The food was just as good as the atmosphere. My friends and I had 3 of the entrees : red snapper , pork quesadillas, and strip steak . I highly recommend this place , especially for smaller parties of 3-5.... It's the perfect quick night out! read more

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Terrible service. Was here for a birthday they took forever to get the birthday cake off our table. Forever to fill glasses of water. Didn't think to tell us about their $3 taco deal on a Tuesday. The place wasn't even busy for the servers to not be attentive to our table and I can't imagine how much they lacked on the other tables. read more

Slightly belated review, but simply put: YES. If you're wondering whether you should give this place a try, the answer is absolutely yes. First of all, every single thing on the menu sounds like it's going to be amazing, so we were really struggling trying to figure out what and how much to get. Our server Wilbur helped us narrow down our selection and pick the right amount of food for two people. The food was amazing - so flavorful and nicely shareable. I want to go back and try more menu items, but I would also absolutely order every single thing here again. Prompt and friendly service, incredible food, impeccable ambience, more than reasonable price. Do yourself a favor and dine at Peka! read more

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We had a fabulous date night here on a Saturday night. Our cocktails were fabulous and the ceviche was out of this world. There was a Latin band playing making the evening even more fun. Everyone was extremely nice and accommodating. Service was spot on and the decor was fun and comfortable. Can't wait to return with friends. read more

Good food , live band entertainment and services I was there with my friends and we had a great time. read more

For Tapas we ordered Arepitas, empanada, flauticas and for main dish the Pollo Asado. Everything we ordered was delicious. Our waitress was attentive and the live music made it a memorable night. Considering how great the food is, I think the prices are more than reasonable. I will definitely be coming back to Peka for more tasty food and live latin music. read more

Peka Restaurant - Pollo asado - Latin American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Great food great atmosphere excellent costumer services excellent mix drinks very friendly staff love this place I will definitely going back with my friends they love it is well! read more

Peka Restaurant - Bar area - Latin American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Amazing food and drinks. We got the lychee trip and Peka Sita and loved it. For food, recommend the ceviche, garlic shrimp, queso, empanadas, pupusas. Service was on point. read more

Went here for a birthday celebration on a Tuesday night. Was easy to get parking. Wry festively decorated place for a birthday celebration. Drinks were good, extensive menu, great service and good food. Great place for a large table, or for a celebration read more

A standard restaurant experience until the margaritas were not good. The entire table of 4, sent back a drink at one point. I sent back a margarita, twice, because it wasn't good and I'd rather enjoy my experiences. It's my one precious life after all. No truly, life is too short to suffer through a bad cocktail. So naturally, I expressed my apologies to the waiter asked if I could have a lemon drop ($17) instead as I'd had ordered it previous to the margaritas and enjoyed the lemon drop. The waiter told me that they couldn't send back the drink anymore. I said that's fine, I'll pay for it but I'd prefer a lemon drop instead. She said she'd ask the manger and left. The owner came over with a lemon drop. This I know because she walked over to me directly and condescendingly introduced herself as the owner while presenting the drink. She even delighted in standing right at the table, leaning in to peer at me and prompted that she wouldn't leave until I took a sip. I'd like to emphasize again that the margaritas were NOT good but this review isn't about the margaritas actually. It's interesting that the owner chose to be derisive rather than curious. Having spent years in hospitality, generally managers/owners will "light touch" a table to express welcome. It's also an opportunity for them to learn about their customers experience. Done correctly, it's invaluable in adding to the ambiance and allows the restaurant to learn and build return clientele. A missed opportunity here to improve the product because again, truly, those margaritas were not by any measure enjoyable to drink. Perhaps, the bartender needs more training or the recipe should be updated or an ingredient was expired or maybe even, I just didn't like it but she never asked.. Her approach was to attempt to embarrass and belittle me. I won't be returning. read more

A great place for Latin style tapas! I got the mojito flight which was so fun and their flavors to pick from were very unique and tropical. The service was quick and our server was very kind and attentive. We loved the decoration and the pink chairs were so cute and comfy! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Excellent tapas for delivery! Food was fresh and crispy upon arrival, and even after reheating the next day. Las arepas de Katy (reina pepiada): wow, I'm seriously considering copying Katy and eating these for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The reina pepiada (chicken & avocado filling) was bright and flavorful and meshed well with the crisp-tender arepa. Boli's quesito: grilled semi-hard cheese that reminded me of less salty halloumi. Drizzled with honey, great sweet & savory balance. Pupusas de Chera: two meat & cheese-filled pupusas with pickled cabbage. Also tasty, but a little dry and light on the cheese. Wish they packed this in recyclable plastic, not styrofoam. Menu and price point are similar to Orinoco in Boston, which I've also enjoyed before. However, Orinoco's delivery menu is currently more limited (and notably, arepa-less), so I think Peka has the edge! Also, it feels good to support a restaurant that opened during such a tough year. Looking forward to trying more of Peka's menu. read more

Peka Restaurant - Boli's quesito (left); Pupusas de Chera (top); Arepa reina pepiada (right) - Latin American Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

The atmosphere at this establishment is truly fantastic, with delightful live music and a charming setting. However, I must express my disappointment with the quality of the food. Despite its Latin theme, the dishes were far from satisfying. Having frequented East Boston for authentic Latin cuisine, I can confidently say that any eatery there surpasses this one. The pupusas, priced at $7 each, were particularly disappointing, resembling frozen varieties from a grocery store. Even their basic tacos, priced at $8 each, failed to impress. While I don't mind paying premium prices for exceptional food, the disparity between cost and quality here is concerning. Elsewhere, a pupusa typically costs $2.50 to $3 and delivers far superior flavor. This place really needs to up their game when it comes to their food. Especially for a establishment that sells food from all over latin america. Ps a concerned latino. read more

Latin American is one of my favorite cuisines and Peka exceeded my expectations! I love tapas since you can try many different items and share a tasting experience with company. Our favorites were Los Tequenos de Christy and the Reina Pepiado Arepa. Los Tequenos were out of this world. Similar to a mozzarella stick, but with buttery puff pasty, smooth cheese, and a sweet dipping sauce. I'd come back just for those again. Drinks were well poured and fairly priced. Service was friendly. The manager even took time to stop by the table to check in. read more

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great foo. lively atmospher. friendly staff. even took our picture outside outside in the rain. good live music.

I thought this place was fabulous. I will say the music was a bit loud when I first came in, but it's very authentic in terms of taste and ambiance. The setting is quite dark and fun. It's with painted murals and the food and service has been fantastic each time I've gone. read more

Food is nice . They were short staffed so it took a while for food to arrive. Service is good really nice place to get food.